"UTokyo/Society"

This video was created to show how the University of Tokyo is connected with broader society.

Did you notice the use of the split screen technique, with scenes from the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) on the left-hand side, and scenes from the broader society on the right-hand side of the screen? By juxtaposing various images from the UTokyo campuses, classes, and activities with scenes from the streets of Tokyo as well as scenes depicting various human activities in the broader society, this video illustrates how the University and the excellent knowledge it produces connect with and contribute to society as a whole.

The video also features a unique harmony of the visual and audio. Throughout the video, you will be able to hear ticking to indicate the progression of time during one day, from morning to evening. As the time progresses, the video’s depiction of the world move on from the small things to larger and grander things. The audio of each of these scenes are blended together, woven into a melody. Without any narrative, this video uses the construct of images and sounds to transcend the barrier of language to spread its message throughout the world.

Details of each cut

*If you click on the time count on the left, the video will start from that point.
**Clicking on the explanation for the image, you will be taken to the related websites.

The image returns to the first notebook, and a blank page appears when flipping the page. The person starts writing on the new page.

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The sound of writing represents the various developments and accumulations of individual research. The image represents how individuals support UTokyo’s excellence.

Produced by ROBOT COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Directed by Taiki Ueda
In association with the University of Tokyo’s Division for Strategic Public Relations, Division of International Affairs, and the University Museum